The Chip Gourmet
The Chip Gourmet was an interesting concept. You put the mini-bag in the microwave and heat for 15 to 20 seconds and eat.
I prefer my chips to be a little thinner cut and crispier. When you microwave them, they make them a little softer and smidge mushy. If they had a little more salt, I would like them a little more but still these were not my favorite.
My sample group was not thrilled with the microwaving process.
Sampler 1: “They remind me of lukewarm restaurant kettle chips…but less salty.”
Sampler 2: “I wish they had another flavor other than lightly salted. I know their suppose to be sea salt, but where is it?”
As Taquitos.net described them: “There are lots of potato chips that taste great, even with no special microwave gimmick. These, however, were pretty average, with or without it.”
Add comment February 5, 2010
Rock-n-Roll Gourmet – Hippie Chips
These little puffs of tastiness are fun and little strange. The creative names alone make you want to eat them!
I wouldn’t necessarily classify Hippie Chips a potato chip tasting treat, because they are puffed potatoes with hemp seed. But, Rock n’ Roll Gourmet sent me a fun variety pack full of flavors, shapes and textures.
My favorites were their “Sweet Emotions” and “Sweet Sensations” which were either a Cinnamon Joy or a Chocolate Passion covered puffs, maybe because it is a nice little break from the constant salty snacking that I tend to do everyday. Both were flavors are shaped into little hearts.
I like the White Room Cheddar flavor quite a bit as well. They’re salty, cheesy and fluffy. You do feel a little healthier eating them.
The Woodstock Ranch were not my favorite. Although I love ranch dressing on my salads, I’m not big on having it on my chips. The flavor left an awkward tangy flavor lingering, but nothing a little bit of water couldn’t wash down.
I didn’t use to like kettle corn but it has been growing on me over the years. Rock n’ Roll’s Kettle Korn are as good as any other brand. However, for those who are not kettle corn lovers (like my parents) these are not for you. It has the nice sweet and salty flavor which I enjoy, but sometimes the sweet out weighs the salty.
I would recommend these “chips” but would lean more towards the sweeter flavors. If I’m eating chips, I typically want something with a little more crunch and salty flavors, but these are a fun alternative snack that will definitely keep you feeling “hip” while you snack.
Add comment January 8, 2010
